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Excel Engineering

Powertrain testing and emissions regulation compliance

Electrical Construction Owner’s Representative

Full-Time
$45 - $70/hr+ 401(k) match
Mid
Associate's
Decatur, AL, USA
In PersonMust be local to Decatur, Alabama, or willing to relocate.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Hands-on experience with residential, commercial, or industrial electrical systems.
  • Background in industrial electrical construction.
  • Experience managing engineering change documents, including redlines and one-lines.
  • Knowledge of standing contracts.
  • Contractor oversight experience.
  • Troubleshooting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Must be local to Decatur, Alabama, or willing to relocate.
  • An associate degree in electrical or engineering technology, or equivalent, is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Manage plant electrical projects, including primary power, distribution, controls, and automation.
  • Oversee contractor work, focusing on quality and safety.
  • Ensure projects meet legal, contractual, and code requirements.
  • Manage adherence to plant and safety program specifications.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with controls and automation systems.

About the company

Excel Engineering provides testing services for all powertrain types, including ICE, EV, HEV, hydrogen, and battery systems. Its facilities feature over 40 engine testing cells across three locations, testing up to 5500 HP, and chassis dynos, supporting emissions testing, regulatory compliance, and development work. It also offers battery performance, environmental, and abuse testing, as well as service accumulation and DV/PV testing for OEMs during ramp-ups. The company differentiates itself with a broad, specialized suite of powertrain test capabilities—covering emissions, HV battery systems, e-motors, power transmission, and certification testing for ATV, SXS, motorcycles, and other vehicles under 40 CFR standards—combined with custom test development in collaboration with customers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective testing solutions that accelerate product development and ensure regulatory compliance across traditional and emerging powertrain technologies.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Des Moines, Iowa

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fusion's January 2026 investment provides capital for scaling and facility expansion.
  • Excel's blue-chip OEM customer base supports repeat testing programs across vehicle lifecycles.
  • The Detroit-area Ricardo partnership and battery-testing expansion widen reach into hybrid and EV markets.

What critics are saying

  • Fusion's acquisition signals Excel needed outside capital to fund growth and modernization.
  • A new Q2 2026 chassis dynamometer launch demands execution; delays would hit OEM credibility.
  • Powertrain and emissions testing faces EV transition pressure, threatening core engine-testing demand by 2027.

What makes Excel Engineering unique

  • Excel Engineering's 2002-founded testing platform spans engines, batteries, powertrains, and certification.
  • Doug Sobotka kept control after Fusion's January 6, 2026 acquisition, preserving continuity.
  • Its Mount Ayr Battery Tech Center offers 30+ cells and 2,000-volt testing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Business Wire
Jan 7th, 2026
Excel Engineering, Inc. Announces New Partnership and Strategic Investment from Fusion Capital Partners

Excel Engineering, Inc. (“Excel” or “the Company”), a North American provider of testing services for engine, powertrain, battery systems and fuel types acro...